Important Safeguards- 3
13. An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power
circuits, where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system. Extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this
television equipment through the openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the television equipment.
16. Do not attempt to service this television
equipment yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
17. Unplug this television from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the television
equipment
c) If the television has been exposed to
rain or water.
d) If the television equipment does not
operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the TV receiver
to its normal operation.
e) If the television equipment has been
dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f) When the television equipment
exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for
service.
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer that have
the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this television equipment, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the television is in a safe
operating condition.
20. If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the television receiver, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead
–in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
